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INDIRECT HIT [2 records]

Record 1 2012-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Special-Language Phraseology
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
CONT

indirect hit : Generally refers to locations that do not experience a direct hit from a tropical cyclone, but do experience hurricane force winds(either sustained or gusts) or tides of at least 4 feet above normal.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques

Spanish

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Record 2 1989-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Weapons
OBS

Inflicting slight damage with a less than perfect collision.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes orbitales

Spanish

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